London Knights edge Guelph Storm to get to within 1 point of Sault Ste. Marie
The London Knights defeated the Guelph Storm 4-3, moving closer to playoff positioning against the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.
The London Knights secured a narrow victory against the Guelph Storm on March 13, winning 4-3, with Braidy Wassilyn's goal early in the third period sealing the game. This win was significant for the Knights as it brought them within just one point of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the Western Conference standings, crucial for playoff seed positioning. With both teams having only four games left, the stakes are high as they are set to be first-round opponents in the playoffs.
The game started off remarkably well for the Knights, who overwhelmed the Storm within the first five minutes, taking a commanding 3-0 lead and outshooting their opponents 12-0 during that span. Evan Van Gorp contributed to this strong start by scoring his fourth goal in five games, which was the result of a five-shot barrage that began the match. Although the Storm challenged the validity of this goal due to an offside suspicion, the goal stood after review, leading to consequences for Guelph as they found themselves on the penalty kill.
As the match progressed, Guelph fought back, attempting to turn the game around after a sluggish start. Despite the determination and eventual comeback effort from the Storm to bring the score to 4-3, the Knights held their ground and secured the essential victory. This result not only boosts the Knights' confidence but also adds pressure to their upcoming games as the playoff picture continues to tighten, with home-ice advantage on the line against their upcoming rivals, the Greyhounds.